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Is here a way to "measure" the placement of the cork in the head? If so how and what should it be. The flute is physically beautiful and I would like it to work.

Hello:
I will measure after work. The vendor stated 440 Hz. It is in beautiful like new shape but my other flutes are dead on but this is not. The intonation is on the mark on some notes but way off on others. It is beautiful to look at but …….

I really appreciate the response. Can you please tell this old guy how to upload pictures to this site? Gosh I still use Morse code.

I have to pull the slide way out and then not all notes are where they should be. Frustrating. I hope I can get my money back. Maybe someone who knows how to fix flute would love it. It is a beautiful flute with nice tone but…..

I read this but I still did a dumb thing and decided to ask "How Bad Can They Be?". Answer REAL BAD. That flute won't toot! It was sure pretty on the outside but little or no sound. I used every possible lip configuration and it was no use. I am trying to get my $250 back. I have an Olwell...

I guess I am like a bunch of others who own more than one whistle. I purchased a Gene Milligan whistle and now that is the only one I practice with and play. My complaints about others are they seem to shriek when in the upper register. My Gene Milligan whistle sounds like a music instrument and is ...

I purchased the flute on EBAY and although it is physically good it does not seem to be on key, even with the slide almost fully out. Does anyone have experience with this flute?

WTB O'Riordan whistles. in D or C. Wood or metal. I am really learning as I am new. I understand he no longer makes these so if you have one please let me know. Excellent price paid. On another subject, I love Irish music and have an Olwell flute which I love. When I am on my game it is beautiful. I...